Home   News

All Kent news

HGV trainer still going strong aged 82

HGV trainer still going strong aged 82

A man who has taught thousands of HGV drivers is still getting behind the wheel of his lorries aged 82.

'Rebellious' dip image wins photographer an award

'Rebellious' dip image wins photographer an award

One photograph could never convey the thrill of Deal's Boxing Day Dip - so this artist merged 100 pictures together to really encapsulate the buzz

Wildlife charity denies developer 'partnership'

Wildlife charity denies developer 'partnership'

Officials at a wildlife charity have distanced claims they are working in partnership with a firm seeking to build homes at a beauty spot.

15

Chart-topping DJ pays tribute to Bowie-mad dad

Chart-topping DJ pays tribute to Bowie-mad dad

A world-famous DJ has described his dad, who took his own life, as his "absolute hero", having given him 11 middle names in honour of his idol.

Grandad 'didn't feel like living anymore' on medication

Grandad 'didn't feel like living anymore' on medication

The family of a man who took his life after a 25-year battle with depression have raised concerns about the way his illness was treated.

19

Prison staff praised after 'frightening' brawl

Prison staff praised after 'frightening' brawl

A judge singled out the courage of prison staff after a fight broke out among inmates - one of whom was armed with a knife.

MP in Twitter Brexit spat

MP in Twitter Brexit spat

A notorious anti-Brexit campaigner has taken on another Kent MP in a social media dispute.

87

Tories to pick MP to fight Labour seat

Tories to pick MP to fight Labour seat

Conservatives are due to choose a prospective MP to fight one of the country's most marginal seats.

18

Toddler in pram 'spat on' by stranger

Toddler in pram 'spat on' by stranger

A dad has described the moment a stranger allegedly spat on his two-year-old daughter.

Sensory garden created in memory of Charlie

Sensory garden created in memory of Charlie

A sensory garden has been created in memory of a 12-year-old who died in a tragic accident.

1

Royal visit to clash with protests

Royal visit to clash with protests

The timing of a royal visit will clash with a protest against thousands of homes.

14

'Drink-driver' charged after officer assaulted

'Drink-driver' charged after officer assaulted

A police officer was assaulted after asking a man to take a breath test.

Car vandalism sparks bobbies on the beat plea

Car vandalism sparks bobbies on the beat plea

A councillor has called for "more bobbies on the beat" after a spate of criminal damage to cars in one night.

7

Goodbye to Benny the beluga

Goodbye to Benny the beluga

Experts say Benny the beluga whale has disappeared from the Thames, and is probably on the trail of migratory fish.

5

Detective seriously injured in assault at police station

Detective seriously injured in assault at police station

A man has been charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm after an assault at a Kent police station.

Magistrate to take on top judge over gay adoption sacking

Magistrate to take on top judge over gay adoption sacking

An appeal against the sacking of a former magistrate, struck off for his views on the adoption of children by gay couples, will be heard this week.

45

Kent comedian's four 'yeses' on Britain's Got Talent

Kent comedian's four 'yeses' on Britain's Got Talent

Comic's gags get Amanda Holden laughing - but Simon Cowell was not so amused...

Officers 'risk own lives' to save woman on tracks

Officers 'risk own lives' to save woman on tracks

A distressed young woman in her late teens was found wandering along a train line in the early hours by police officers who rushed to her aid.

1

Kent actress wins BAFTA for telly role

Kent actress wins BAFTA for telly role

An actress from Kent has won a television BAFTA for her performance in a BBC comedy drama.

1

Third arrest over McDonald's fight

Third arrest over McDonald's fight

A third man has been arrested after violence erupted in the early hours of the morning at a branch of McDonald's.

Stabbing victim named after town centre attack

Stabbing victim named after town centre attack

A man who suffered serious injuries after a town centre stabbing is wished a speedy recovery as friends call for more to be done to stop attacks.

Mystery of public marriage proposal

Mystery of public marriage proposal

'Marriage proposal' signs posted in a seaside town have left residents baffled.

4

Steam billows from broken down bus

Steam billows from broken down bus

Two fire crews are working to assess why steam is billowing from a bus.

New council coalition could halt 11,500 houses plan

New council coalition could halt 11,500 houses plan

A curb on excessive house-building will be a key priority of the new political alliance set to run one of Kent's councils.

12

Overnight closures for tunnel maintenance

Overnight closures for tunnel maintenance

A section of the A20 will be closed overnight this week for routine maintenance.

'Very funny, very funny, absolutely ridiculous'

'Very funny, very funny, absolutely ridiculous'

The leader of a Kent council has slammed Jeremy Corbyn following a visit to his patch to launch Labour's European election campaign.

10

Why this ruin will cost you £500,000

Why this ruin will cost you £500,000

This derelict house is far from the average fixer-upper - but still carries a half million pound price tag.

11

Daniella Westbrook's Jeremy Kyle appearance delayed

Daniella Westbrook's Jeremy Kyle appearance delayed

ITV has suspended both filming and broadcasting of The Jeremy Kyle Show following the death of a guest.

10

Cat shot twice with air gun

Cat shot twice with air gun

A charity is calling for new gun licensing laws after a cat was shot with an air gun.

20

M20 lorry crash causes hour long delays

M20 lorry crash causes hour long delays

Drivers had to contend with major jams after an HGV collision.

1
Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More